AWE Audi 8Y RS3 Installation guide

Brand: AWE

Model: Audi 8Y RS3

Type: Installation guide

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Welcome to the AWE family, and congratulations on your purchase of the AWE Exhaust System for the 8Y RS3.

Exquisite build quality and craftsmanship, coupled with industry leading performance, distinguish this exhaust system

from all others.

*For up to the minute fitment information, be sure to visit the AWE website. As always, AWE Performance Specialists

are standing by for any questions, right here.

3025-31389 AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust for Audi 8Y RS 3 - Diamond Black RS-style Tips

3020-31389 AWE Track Edition Exhaust for Audi 8Y RS 3 - Diamond Black RS-style Tips

QTY Description Part Number

1 Rear merge inlet tube F15

1 Mid merge A60

1 Driver side tip outlet F16

1 Passenger side tip outlet F17

1 Rear branch section C03

2 2.5” Accu-Seal clamp 180250

4 3.0” Accu-Seal clamp 180300

Switchpath System Only

1 Driver side SwitchPath™ muffler section B98

1 Passenger side SwitchPath™ valve section F18

1 SBS Prong Valve Simulator 12ga 304SS 110070

4 7.5” cable tie 7130K59

Track System Only

1 Driver side track rear leg C04

1 Passenger side track rear leg C05

2 SBS valve motor simulator 110070

8 7.5” cable tie 7130K59

Inspect ALL parts prior to disassembly of vehicle; If damaged or MISSING,

please contact the place of purchase immediately.

With the car lifted, locate and unplug the factory valve

control harnesses from the factory valve control motors,

locations shown by the arrows in Figure 1.

WARNING: Allow the exhaust ample time to cool,

serious injury and burns can occur if handled

incorrectly.

Locate and remove the hanger from the hanger bushings,

locations shown by the arrows in Figure 3.

NOTE: Use a penetrant oil to spray onto the hangers

where they are hung in the rubber bushing, this will

help with removal.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:

• If the valve motors have been operating while disconnected from the factory valve body, re

-index the valve motors by reinstalling them back onto the factory exhaust, start the

vehicle and cycle through the “drive select” modes.

Always refer to the manufacturer service manual for precise torque specifications on all OEM

fasteners.

NOTE: Prior to exhaust removal, be sure the system is

properly supported with pole jacks or an extra set of

hands.

Locate and loosen the factory sleeve clamps, shown by

Arrows A in Figure 2.

Do not slide the clamps forward until the remainder of the

system is ready to be removed.

Remove the cross-brace, shown by Arrow B in Figure 2.

With the entire system supported, loosen and remove the

bolts that secure the hangers on either side of the muffler.

The arrow in Figure 4-1 shows the location of the passenger

side hanger bolt.

The arrow in Figure 4-2 shows the location of the driver side

hanger bolt.

Slide the sleeve clamps, loosened in Step 2, rearward

towards back end of the car.

Remove the OE exhaust from the car.

WARNING: The axle-back section of the OE exhaust

is best handled by two (2) people.

Installing the AWE Performance Exhaust:

Reuse the OEM sleeve clamps to install the mid-pipe merge

section (part A60), as shown by Arrows A in Figure 5.

Use one of the included 3.0” Accu-Seal clamps to slip over

the inlet side of the axle tube (part A61), and install onto the

outlet of the merge section, as shown by Arrow B in

Figure 5.

Do not torque any clamps until the final step, after the entire

system has been installed and adjusted to satisfaction.

Use one of the included 3.0” Accu-Seal clamps

to slip over the inlet side on the axle

Tube (part F15), install onto the outlet of the

merge section, as shown by Arrow A in Figure 6

Reinstall the hanger brackets back into their

factory locations and insert the hangers on the

axle tube

At this point the chassis brace can be reinstalled

using the factory hardware, as shown by Arrow

B in Figure 6

Use one of the included 3.0” Accu-Seal clamps

to install the rear branch tube (part C03) as

seen in Figure 7

Continue by installing the drivers side rear leg section (part B98 for Switchpath and C04 for

track) with the supplied 2.5” Accu-Seal clamps.

Install the hangers on the rear leg into the factory hanger location as seen in Figure 8-1.

Next, install the drivers side tip outlet (part F16) onto the drivers side rear leg.

Make sure to slide the clamps over the tubes before installing onto the vehicle, as seen in

Figure 8-2.

For SwitchPath™ Installation:

Transfer the factory valve motor to the bracket located

on the passenger side tailpipe section, and reconnect

the factory harness.

Using the factory hardware, install the driver side motor

onto the included bracket, as shown in Figure 9-1 and

Figure 9-2.

Use a cable-tie to secure the motor up and away from

the exhaust and reconnect the factory harness, as

shown by Arrow A in Figure 9-3.

Start the vehicle, and switch to Dynamic mode; confirm

this opens the valve to verify proper operation.

PRO-TIP: A properly indexed OE valve motors is

critical to a smooth installation. If the valve motors

have been operating while disconnected from the

factory valve body, re-indexing will be required.

For Track Edition Installation:

Remove the factory valve motors from each tailpipe

section of the OE exhaust.

Install the Bracket onto the factory valve motor, from the

driver side tailpipe section of the OE exhaust, as shown

in Figure 9-3.

Use a cable-tie to secure the motor up and away from

the exhaust and reconnect the factory harness, as

shown by Arrow B in Figure 9-3.

Reconnect the factory harnesses to the valve control

motors and repeat Bracket installation for the passenger

side.

Continue with installing the passengers side rear leg section (part F18 for Switchpath and C05 for

track) with the supplied 2.5” Accu-Seal clamps.

Make sure to install the hangers on the rear leg into the factory hanger location, as seen in

Figure 10-1.

Install the passenger side tip outlet (part F17) onto the drivers side rear leg, as seen in Figure 10-2.

Make sure to slide the clamps over the tubes before installing onto the car.

Align the AWE tube so it is centered in the OE outlet, as shown in Figure 11-1 and Figure 11-2.

After the system has been properly installed in the

factory exhaust hangers, and adjusted; begin

torqueing the clamps to lock everything into

location.

Begin torqueing from the forward most clamps and

move gradually towards the rear of the vehicle.

PRO-TIP: Periodically check the tip

alignment to ensure proper placement after

torqueing each Accu-Seal clamp.

Installation is complete!

It is crucial to install each section and Accu-Seal clamp

correctly to prevent loose joints and exhaust leaks between

the tubing connections.

Arrow A in Figure 12 shows the expanded pipe and the

preinstalled Accu-Seal clamp being brought up to the

corresponding pipe.

Arrow B in Figure 12 shows the overlapping pipe installed

correctly over the corresponding pipe.

Arrow C in Figure 12 shows the Accu-Seal clamp being

brought to the edge of the expanded pipe.

NOTES:

• Do not torque any Accu-Seal clamp until the entire

exhaust has been installed and adjusted.

• Torque specification is a minimum of 40 ft/lbs.

Once installed properly, your AWE exhaust will provide years of trouble-free performance.

The exhaust volume and sound will settle with usage; 800-1000 miles is required to break-in new

exhaust systems.

Also, please note that the rear 180Technology® resonator has a small drain hole to allow

condensation to escape. Water drops from this area are normal.

Periodic cleaning of exhaust tips is necessary to maintain proper finish, especially in areas prone to

road salt and caustic deicing solutions. Use a mild soap and water solution or car wax to clean the

finish. Avoid using abrasive polishes, as they can scratch the finish.

Up-to-date warranty information is found HERE.

Any questions or comments,

please do not hesitate to contact us:

AWE

215-658-1670

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AWE Audi 8Y RS3 Installation guide

AWE Audi 8Y RS3 Installation guide

AWE Audi 8Y RS3 Installation guide

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